Dominique, the mother of Lila Sophia and consort of Raj, is a Priestess of Astera with a mysterious past who is both loved and feared by her sister-priestesses. Dominique’s work on the Metamorphosis Project is felt by many to be risky for the sisterhood and the planet. 

Although from all appearances, Dominique dies early in the the story, she is a central part of the narrative in Lila’s flashbacks and as the tale unfolds we find that Dominique may still be very much alive.